Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:35 am  

gutterfax wrote:

..it highlights the rich Cypriot heritage in Rugby League that patently makes London Broncos such a delicious investment opportunity........If he's Turkish Cypriot, even more so

That's a silly post, even by your high standards.

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:19 am  

gutterfax wrote:

..it highlights the rich Cypriot heritage in Rugby League that patently makes London Broncos such a delicious investment opportunity........If he's Turkish Cypriot, even more so

Not sure what your point was but I think you might have possibly upset Mr K by use of the T word!

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:25 pm  

See Mr Barwick has issued a statement today, not happy with comments from some clubs!

Love another comment from Dr Koukash!

Koukash told fans and sponsors he wants Super League’s member clubs to run Super League.

"He also maintains ambitious Championship clubs such as Leigh have no realistic chance of ever playing in the top-flight under the current system.

The Salford owner told MEN Sport: “I don’t mind being known as Big Mouth but am not happy with the RFL.

“My daughter even wonders if RFL stands for not knowing right from left – enough said!

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:34 pm  

jaybs wrote:

See Mr Barwick has issued a statement today, not happy with comments from some clubs!

Love another comment from Dr Koukash!

Koukash told fans and sponsors he wants Super League’s member clubs to run Super League.

"He also maintains ambitious Championship clubs such as Leigh have no realistic chance of ever playing in the top-flight under the current system.

The Salford owner told MEN Sport: “I don’t mind being known as Big Mouth but am not happy with the RFL.

“My daughter even wonders if RFL stands for not knowing right from left – enough said!

You only ever like to use evidence that confirms your pre-conceived idea about the RFL. What about the best World Cup ever (no debate) and the best ever new TV deal (no debate)? They aren't perfect but the RFL deserve some credit for recent achievements and this type of constant criticism is childish.

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:47 pm  

Euclid wrote: That's a silly post, even by your high standards. Oooh..... It's the dodgy humour police. EDIT In fact, scratch that. The point of mentioning where the guy comes from is actually quite pertinent. There is no other reason for this guy being interested in "investing" in the club other than him making a profit. Unlike Dr Marwan, who comes from a similar Non-RL background, this guy has a track record of not investing a brass farthing unless he sees a potential (and pretty instant) chance of ROI. We have stripped ourselves bare and laid at his feet hoping he finds us an attractive proposition.....it's not a very "business like" way to behave for one of only 14 Pro teams in the country. He has little or no understanding of the difference between wendyball and Rugby.... as neither do his staff.....the only income he is going to be really interested in this year is the RENT we are paying him as well as the FEE we pay him for looking after our admin. The ticketing revenue which he will share with us and his bar and food takings are the variables that he controls but he is on a win/win this year and now we've come into 300k more, DH will have to invest less than he planned, with all promotion left to a guy with little or no success of running a sports team. Check out what division they are in. At least you can sponsor a player now, although it seems that nobody is prepared to put a price on them for 2014........not publicly yet, that's for sure! http://www.londonbroncosrl.com/news/5172.php#.UvKLLHmBpMs You asked me why I felt the need to point out his heritage, how about asking the others who post here why they keep on about where Gus comes from?

Euclid wrote: That's a silly post, even by your high standards. Oooh..... It's the dodgy humour police. EDIT In fact, scratch that. The point of mentioning where the guy comes from is actually quite pertinent. There is no other reason for this guy being interested in "investing" in the club other than him making a profit. Unlike Dr Marwan, who comes from a similar Non-RL background, this guy has a track record of not investing a brass farthing unless he sees a potential (and pretty instant) chance of ROI. We have stripped ourselves bare and laid at his feet hoping he finds us an attractive proposition.....it's not a very "business like" way to behave for one of only 14 Pro teams in the country. He has little or no understanding of the difference between wendyball and Rugby.... as neither do his staff.....the only income he is going to be really interested in this year is the RENT we are paying him as well as the FEE we pay him for looking after our admin. The ticketing revenue which he will share with us and his bar and food takings are the variables that he controls but he is on a win/win this year and now we've come into 300k more, DH will have to invest less than he planned, with all promotion left to a guy with little or no success of running a sports team. Check out what division they are in. At least you can sponsor a player now, although it seems that nobody is prepared to put a price on them for 2014........not publicly yet, that's for sure! http://www.londonbroncosrl.com/news/5172.php#.UvKLLHmBpMs You asked me why I felt the need to point out his heritage, how about asking the others who post here why they keep on about where Gus comes from?

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:07 pm  

Tre Cool wrote:

You only ever like to use evidence that confirms your pre-conceived idea about the RFL. What about the best World Cup ever (no debate) and the best ever new TV deal (no debate)? They aren't perfect but the RFL deserve some credit for recent achievements and this type of constant criticism is childish.

The best ever World Cup? yes it was good, but that was down to Sally Bolton, even if one other guy tried to take all the credit. The Best ever deal, it is for 8 years, I am with Ian Lenegan and Dr Koukash, it was completely wrong how much short notice was given to accept the deal, The CEO is supposed to be there to serve the clubs! why was it never put out to tender first, to see what BT would offer? what will the sum accepted be worth in real terms in 8 years time? Perhaps I could say, you constant defence is, but I won't! it is your opinion, I am all now for Super League Clubs taking over control themselves, and No the CEO or Chairman must not be on that new board.

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:27 pm  

Might have been interesting if Leneghan hadn't have displayed his obvious lack of a pair and voted no, same for the others now voicing "their concern". 'Effin' hypocrites!

If they'd have voted no, well they might have got a better deal or they might have lost Sky as a broadcaster (a risk they were clearly too petrified to take).

(Edited as I was under the impresssion Koukash had also voted yes, which in fairness, he hadn't). My bad!

: Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:40 pm  

It seems strange that clubs were only allowed between 24 hours and 2 hours to accept the deal. That is one if the reasons Ian Lenagan said later he regretted saying or voting to accept!

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:46 pm  

Koukash's background no doubt makes him a tough street fighter but somebody should explain to him that when the voting against you is 13-1, you've lost.

Perhaps we can now get this thread back on topic? It's about the "New Sky Deal & the Broncos".

Re: New Sky Deal & the Broncos : Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:12 pm  

BroncOnIon wrote:

Koukash's background no doubt makes him a tough street fighter but somebody should explain to him that when the voting against you is 13-1, you've lost.

Perhaps we can now get this thread back on topic? It's about the "New Sky Deal & the Broncos".

Fair enough.
Probably means that from 2017 top 12 will get 1.8 mil and bottom 12 will get about 900k.......so with 2015/16 on the old money, the Broncos can expect to lose 700k+ a year for 2 years in SKY funding before clawing back 300k of it.

The above is based on relegation this year. If you believe we'll stay up, then use your own calculator